Week 5 of the Shawangunk Runners New Paltz XC Summer Series is happening Monday 8/2.

Location: Williams Lake, Kingston, NY

Google Map of location where you will park: https://goo.gl/maps/Jpk3byA9YcxS8kaZA

This week is a fun run and also when we give out Awards(bowls). The fun run is open to all who are vaccinated. 
A map of the course is not needed, Steve will present a 3-4 mile course that shows off what Williams Lake has to offer. The fun run will go off at 6:45 pm
The race is not timed but Steve plans to have the clock at the finish line.

Course markings will be flour arrows, cones as roadblocks, and surveyor’s tape.


An individual needs 4 points, and at least 2 races, to earn an award. There are no points awarded for the fun run.

Current Points Standing: https://shawangunkrunners.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-Summer-Series-Points.pdf
(Note: Runners still have till Midnight on 8/1 to submit their times for Week 4 so there is still a chance to get that last point if you’ve done the first 3 weeks virtually or a mixture.)

For those not attending the fun run you will be able to pick up your bowl at the River To Ridge Parking Lot in New Paltz from 6-6:45pm on Monday 8/9.

Any questions please contact Steve @ ssrun54@aol.com

Welcome to the last week of racing for the 2021 New Paltz XC Summer Series. It’s been amazing getting to see so many in person each week. For those who have been doing the virtual versions you’ve been doing great as well.

Let’s start with the most important information for this week PARKING
There are limited spots in the parking lot on Springtown Rd. Please plan to park in New Paltz and walk/run/jog to the start. The trail to the start begins right at the bridge over the Wallkill River on the right-hand side. You will need to give themselves a little extra time to get to the start area.

Race start – https://bit.ly/3zrUifi
Free New Paltz Parking – https://bit.ly/36UWmAu (walk along Huguenot St following the Wallkill river till you reach the bridge.)

The In-Person event for those fully vaccinated to run on Monday 7/26
Bibs are re-used week to week so please bring your bib back from Week 1, 2 and/or 3.
For those who didn’t get their bib, Bib Pick begins at 6pm.
The race begins at @6:45pm

The Virtual for those running the course Tues 7/27-8/1
You must run the actual course this year to submit results

General Notes
All rules, regulations and fees are required when visiting the actual race courses.
This years in-person event will have fewer “frills”…
Water will be limited so we request you to carry your own.
There will be no post-race refreshments.
There are no kids races.

Course
The course is approximately 3.00 miles.

Starting & Ending just on the other side of the fence after you cross Springtown Rd you will run along the River To Ridge Trail heading towards Mohonk Preserve. You’ll get a spectacular view of the ridge as you climb up the hills after the initial flat section. Stay to your right when you get to the first intersection. After you reach the top of the 2^nd hill you’ll make a left as you round back towards where you came from. A quick right brings you back onto the original trail and you’re back in no time to finish.

Garmin Map of the course – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/37980796

Results
Results from the in-person event will be posted to: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/95313

Virtual results must be posted between 7/27 and 8/1
Link to submit results won’t show up until 7/27
Go to this page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/95313#resultSetId-264587;perpage:100
Click on Submit Virtual Results button under the Post Virtual Results Section
You’ll be brought to a page where you can search for your name or email.
If it doesn’t find you please confirm you registered on zippyreg or email me at christopher.regan@gmail.com

Point standings through 7/24 @ 3pm are at: https://shawangunkrunners.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-Summer-Series.pdf

Any questions or comments can be emailed to Steve @ ssrun54@aol.com or Christopher @ christopher.regan@gmail.com 

Welcome to Week 3 of the 2021 In-Person & Virtual New Paltz XC Summer Series! The best chance of running into a bear while running.

This week is the Blueberry Run course at Minnewaska State Park running through the old golf course filled with wild blueberries.

This year is a bit different. Please read through the whole email as it has details for the following…

The In-Person event for those fully vaccinated to run on Monday 7/19
Bibs are re-used week to week so please bring your bib back from Week 1 / Week 2.
For those who didn’t get their bib, Bib Pick begins at 6pm.
The race begins at @6:45pm

The Virtual for those running the course Tues 7/20-7/25
You must run the actual course this year to submit results

General Notes
Minnewaska State Park charges a $10 per car fee (carpool to save money)
  – Empire Pass is accepted
Once you’ve entered the park turn left and go up the mountain towards the visitor center and parking.
All rules, regulations and fees are required when visiting the actual race courses.

This years in-person event will have fewer “frills”…
Water will be limited so we request you to carry your own.
There will be no post-race refreshments.
There are no kids races.

Course
The course is approximately 4 miles.
This is one of the courses used for the Shawangunk Runners’ Cross Country Series. Starting/finish line is on Minnewaska Carriage Rd. If running it virtually, just make sure you start and stop your watch at the exact same spot near the new Visitors Center, over looking the lake. It is a loop race course so just be sure to stop your watch exactly where you started it, or at 4 miles. 1. Start near the Visitor’s Center on Minnewaska Carriage Road [RED markers]. 2. Run down to the beach area. At the beach go RIGHT on Upper Awosting Carriage Rd [GREEN markers]. Go about one mile until the trees thin out and you can see an overgrown meadow on your left. This is the entry to the old golf course. This will be about 1 mile from the beach. 3. TURN LEFT onto the old golf course, running uphill. These trails have no names and are not marked by the Park. They are all mowed grass through the golf course. At the top of the hill you will start running through many tall blueberry bushes. Follow the orange flagging tape and orange ground markers as you wind through the golf course. 4. At the top of the hill, you will exit the golf course turn left on Castle Point Carriage Road [BLUE markers]. This will intersect with Lake Minnewaska Carriage Rd. 5. Turn RIGHT on Lake Minnewaska Carriage Rd [RED markers]. Head counter-clockwise around the lake. This will bring you back to the parking areas. where you will bear left back to the Visitor area where you started your watch. Yellow Flags and surveyors tape marks the course.

Note: If you’re doing the virtual and get lost just stop your watch at 4 miles and provide that as your time. May the odds be ever in your favor.

AllTrails course – https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-jul-1-04-42-pm-6dd4e10

Gamin Course – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/68234178

Parking
Minnewaska State Park – https://www.google.com/maps/place/Minnewaska+State+Park+Preserve/@41.7300631,-74.2374251,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89dcdf75cd22fec9:0x27e26df1a48a5981!8m2!3d41.7300631!4d-74.2352364

Results
Results from the in-person event will be posted to: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/115454

Virtual results must be posted between 7/20 and 7/25
Link to submit results won’t show up until 7/20
https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/115454#resultSetId-263683;perpage:100
Click on Submit Virtual Results button under the Post Virtual Results Section
You’ll be brought to a page where you can search for your name or email.
If it doesn’t find you please confirm you registered on zippyreg or email me at christopher.regan@gmail.com
Any questions or comments can be emailed to Steve @ ssrun54@aol.com or Christopher @ christopher.regan@gmail.com 

Looking forward to seeing you on Monday 7/12!

Results from Week 1 are available at: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/94414
Results from Week 2 are available at: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/94950

I need to write the code to do the points standings still but hoping to get that done this week.

Hoping this week we’ll get better views at Minnewaska.

Welcome to Week 2 of the 2021 In-Person & Virtual New Paltz XC Summer Series!

This week is the Patterson’s Pellet course at Minnewaska State Park.

This year is a bit different. Please read through the whole email as it has details for the following…

The In-Person event for those fully vaccinated to run on Monday 7/12
Bibs are re-used week to week so please bring your bib back from Week 1.
For those who didn’t get their bib, Bib Pick begins at 6pm.
The race begins at @6:45pm

The Virtual for those running the course Tues 7/13-7/18
You must run the actual course this year to submit results

General Notes
Minnewaska State Park charges a $10 per car fee (carpool to save money)
  – Empire Pass is accepted
Once you’ve entered the park turn left and go up the mountain towards the visitor center and parking.
All rules, regulations and fees are required when visiting the actual race courses.

This years in-person event will have fewer “frills”…
Water will be limited so we request you to carry your own.
There will be no post-race refreshments.
There are no kids races.

Course
The course is approximately 3.11 miles.
Start on Lake Minnewaska Carriage Rd, where it runs along the cliffs above the lake, near the Visitor Center. The starting and finish line even with the yurt educational center. This is an out-and-back. 1. Run southwest on the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road [RED trail], heading down to the beach area. 2. Bear left at the beach, continuing on the Minnewaska Carriage Trail [RED]. going counter-clockwise around the lake. 3. At about 0.8 miles, go right on Millbrook Mountain Carriage Rd. 4. At the intersection with Hamilton Point Trail [yellow], bear left continuing on Millbrook Mountain Carriage Rd. 5. Run to 1.5 miles, Patterson’s Pellet, a large boulder perched at the edge of the cliff. Turn around and retrace your steps.

AllTrails course – https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/patterson-s-pellet-5k-b9cfe8b

Parking
Minnewaska State Park – https://www.google.com/maps/place/Minnewaska+State+Park+Preserve/@41.7300631,-74.2374251,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89dcdf75cd22fec9:0x27e26df1a48a5981!8m2!3d41.7300631!4d-74.2352364

Results
Results from the in-person event will be posted to: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/94950

Virtual results must be posted between 7/13 and 7/18
Link to submit results won’t show up until 7/13
Go to this page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/94950#resultSetId-262381;perpage:100
Click on Submit Virtual Results button under the Post Virtual Results Section
You’ll be brought to a page where you can search for your name or email.
If it doesn’t find you please confirm you registered on zippyreg or email me at christopher.regan@gmail.com
Any questions or comments can be emailed to Steve @ ssrun54@aol.com or Christopher @ christopher.regan@gmail.com 

Looking forward to seeing you on Monday 7/12!

Results from Week 1 are available at: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/94414

Points standings will be available after this weeks race.

Hear me and rejoice! Week 1 of the 2021 In-Person & Virtual New Paltz XC Summer Series is upon us!

This week is the classic Undercliff / Overcliff course at the West Trapps of the Mohonk Preserve.

This year is a bit different. Please read through the whole email as it has details for the following…

The In-Person event for those fully vaccinated to run on Monday 7/5

• Bib Pick begins at 6pm. (Bibs must be brought back each week)
• The race begins at 6:45pm

The Virtual for those running the course Tues 7/6-7/11

• You must run the actual course this year to submit results

General Notes
All rules, regulations and fees are required when visiting the actual race courses.

This years in-person event will have fewer “frills”…

• Water will be limited so we request you to carry your own.
• There will be no post-race refreshments.
• There are no kids races.

Course
The course is approximately 4.72 miles. I
Starting & Ending at the Trapps side of the West Trapps Bridge you will head out either Undercliff or Overcliff. Depending on which way you go you will then return to the West Trapps Bridge the other way. In general most people run out Undercliff and return Overcliff.
Garmin Map of the course – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/36525772

Parking
Please carpool to save spots especially on Monday 7/5. It’s a holiday for a lot of people and may be extremely crowded.

Mohonk Preserve West Trapps Parking Lot – https://goo.gl/maps/rEzMS5xSf8vqQ2sr7

Weekends & Holidays are extremely busy and the venue closes if the lots fill. DO NOT PARK on the side of the road…you will get ticketed and/or towed.
Note: If West Trapps is full park at the Visitor Center and hike up the East Trapps Connector Trail to the cliffs, turn left and head towards the start/finish line.

Mohonk Details
The trailhead will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for members and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for day-use visitors.
This parking lot fills VERY early on peak weekends. On summer and fall weekends, arrive early to ensure a parking space at West Trapps. Or park at the Visitor Center lot and hike up the East Trapps Connector to the Trapps cliffs and to the beginning of the trail and carriage road network.
Take the New Paltz exit 18 off of the NYS Thruway. Go 7 miles west (through New Paltz) on Route 299 to the end: make right on Route 44-55. The Preserve Visitor Center will be 1/2 mile on your right. Go 1.3 miles past the Visitor Center, and turn right into parking area

Results
Results from the in-person event will be posted to: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/94414/

Virtual results must be posted between 7/6 and 7/11

• Link to submit results won’t show up until 7/6
• Go to this page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/94414#resultSetId-260328;perpage:100
• Click on Submit Virtual Results button under the Post Virtual Results Section
• You’ll be brought to a page where you can search for your name or email.
• If it doesn’t find you please confirm you registered on zippyreg or email me at christopher.regan@gmail.com

Any questions or comments can be emailed to Steve @ ssrun54@aol.com or Christopher @ christopher.regan@gmail.com 

Looking forward to seeing a lot of you on Monday 7/5!